offense
Significado: A crime; the act of causing upset; attacking play in sports
The word 'offence' (British spelling) has multiple meanings: a breach of law or rules (criminal offence), hurt feelings or resentment (take offence), or in sports, the attacking team or strategy. 'No offence' is said before making a potentially insulting statement. The spelling 'offense' is American.
Ejemplos
- Driving without a licence is a serious offence. 无证驾驶是严重的违法行为。Conducir sin licencia es un delito grave.無免許運転は重大な違反です。무면허 운전은 중대한 범죄입니다.
- I hope you won't take offence at what I'm about to say. 我希望你不要对我接下来要说的话感到不快。Espero que no te ofendas por lo que voy a decir.これから言うことで気を悪くしないでほしいのですが。지금부터 하는 말에 기분 나빠하지 않으셨으면 합니다.
- Their offence has scored thirty goals this season. 他们的进攻线本赛季已经打进了三十个球。Su ataque ha marcado treinta goles esta temporada.彼らの攻撃陣は今シーズン30ゴールを決めています。그들의 공격진은 이번 시즌에 30골을 넣었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'offense', from Latin 'offensa' meaning 'a striking against, displeasure', from 'offendere' (to strike against, stumble), from 'ob-' (against) + 'fendere' (to strike). Related to 'offend', 'defend', and 'fence'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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